Connecting the Paradox control panels

The Paradox control panels can be integrated into the house control system via the APR-PRT3 module connected to the RS-232 interface of the basic Foxtrot module.

The control panel provides information on the status of individual loops, the subsystems statuses, it can be armed and disarmed from the Foxtrot system, including arming or disarming the subsystems, etc.

The control panel is equipped with a standard Dsub 9 pin connector with a terminated RS-232 interface, and it should be connected to the basic Foxtrot module like a standard RS-232 device, see e.g. diagram in this article.

The communication between the Foxtrot PLC and the Paradox security systems uses the ASCII

protocol, which is implemented in the APR-PRT3 Printer Module.

This module is an accessory to connecting the following Paradox control panels:

The type of control panel Version

Digiplex EVO48 control panel All versions

Digiplex EVO96 control panel All versions

Digiplex EVO192 control panel All versions

DGP-848 control panel V4.11 and higher

DGP-NE96 control panel V1.60 and higher

The models differ in the number of zones and the number of subsystems (areas) of the control panel. The data structure for data exchange with the Paradox control panel is designed for a maximum number of 192 zones and 8 subsystems. This corresponds with the largest model - Digiplex EVO192.